The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California today issued the following statement:
The discussion and vote on a proposed labor agreement that was scheduled for the Board’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 15, has been postponed. Because the agreement proposes fundamental changes in Metropolitan’s employee benefit structure, it was felt that a special meeting be convened prior to a final vote to ensure that the complete package is fully understood and that all relevant concerns are addressed prior to a board vote. This is in keeping with the transparent and open negotiating process between Metropolitan and its bargaining units that produced this proposal. Metropolitan will continue its efforts to make sure that all facts regarding this proposal are fully understood by the board of directors and the public prior to any vote.
Therefore, a Board workshop will be scheduled to discuss the proposal. At that time, complete information will be presented to the Board and to the public. No vote will be taken at the workshop. The meeting will be open to the public. The date and time of the workshop will be announced at the September 15 Board meeting.
Contacts:
Marathon Communications
Brian Lewis, 323-655-4660